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How (and why) to stay resilient as a freelance climate writer

Melissa shares some tips on how to stay resilient as a freelance climate writer as well as touching on why it's important.

If you're wondering whether you should send a press release as an attachment, here's why Mel recommends you don't.

Being a marine journalist isn't all rainbows and butterfly fish. As a quick reality check, Melissa shares some of the worst bits.

How can you maximise the chances of hearing back from the media. And, even better, them being interested in your conservation story?

Based on Melissa's experience of becoming a freelance conservation writer, here are some tips to help you do the same.

An overview of some of the best sites and newsletters to check when you're looking for freelance conservation writing opportunities.

An overview of my interview on the 15 Minute Freelancer: your snack sized guide to being your own boss and building a business you love.

A snippet of my interview on the Research Adjacent podcast

It's a common misperception that journalists are only out to trip you up - but that's not true. Here's why.

An outline of what to expect if I've asked to set up an interview with you for one of my articles.